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 [ syll. frid-tjof, fr-idtj-of ] The boy name Fridtjof is pronounced as FRIH-TJHaoF KEY. Fridtjof is used chiefly in the Scandinavian language and it is derived from Old Norse origins. Two-element name derived from the words 'frithr' + 'tjofr' meaning peace + thief respectively. Fri-jofr (Old Norse) is an original form of Fridtjof. The name was borne by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930) who issued passports to stateless persons after World War I. Frithjof (German), Fritiof (Scandinavian), and Fritjof (Scandinavian) are forms of Fridtjof. Fridtjof is not frequently used as a baby boy name. It is listed outside of the top 1000. Baby names that sound like Fridtjof include the name Frithjof (German) and the name Fritjof (Scandinavian). KEY: approx English pronunciation for Fridtjof: F as in "fee (F.IY)" ; R as in "read (R.IY.D)" ; IH as in "it (IH.T)" ; T as in "tea (T.IY)" ; JH as in "gee (JH.IY)" ; AO as in "ought (AO.T)" ; F as in "fee (F.IY)"   |
